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Ryland BartonSome Democratic lawmakers want the legislature to allow Lexington and Louisville to pass gun control ordinances to help curb gun violence in the cities. State law currently bans cities from passing gun control measures. Democrats Have Little Hope To Lift Ban On Local Gun Control http://wkms.org/post/democrats-have-little-hope-lift-ban-local-gun-control
71112 as http://wkms.orgFri, 25 Nov 2016 18:40:42 +0000Democrats Have Little Hope To Lift Ban On Local Gun Control Ryland BartonDespite a flurry of attention after last month’s mass shooting in Orlando, Congress won’t likely pass gun control legislation before members leave for summer break, which starts next week and lasts until September. Gun Control Bills Languish In Congress Ahead Of Summer Breakhttp://wkms.org/post/gun-control-bills-languish-congress-ahead-summer-break
64880 as http://wkms.orgThu, 07 Jul 2016 21:30:00 +0000Gun Control Bills Languish In Congress Ahead Of Summer BreakRyland BartonOver the past few days, top Republicans have given hints that they are considering some gun control measures in the wake of the mass-shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando. That’s a sea change for GOP leaders who have typically blocked any new restrictions on gun ownership, citing Second Amendment rights. McConnell Considers A Shift On Gun Control As Political Pressure Mountshttp://wkms.org/post/mcconnell-considers-shift-gun-control-political-pressure-mounts
63753 as http://wkms.orgThu, 16 Jun 2016 19:09:05 +0000McConnell Considers A Shift On Gun Control As Political Pressure MountsStu Johnson (KPR)Kentucky Democratic Senatorial candidate Jim Gray believes the U.S. congress should do more to keep guns out of the hands of terrorists. His statement comes following the nation’s worst mass shooting last weekend in Orlando. Gray Urges Action on Terrorist Related Gun Legislationhttp://wkms.org/post/gray-urges-action-terrorist-related-gun-legislation
63714 as http://wkms.orgWed, 15 Jun 2016 21:11:15 +0000Gray Urges Action on Terrorist Related Gun LegislationGreg AllenHundreds of people were lined up when the gun show opened at the fairgrounds in Miami. It was mostly men, but there were quite a few women and even some kids. Winter is a busy time for gun sales in Florida. But this gun show was busier than usual.Even before President Obama announced actions aimed at tightening controls on gun purchases, sales were up — partly in reaction to terrorist attacks in Paris and San Bernadino.Gun dealers say the president's initiatives have also spurred sales. At the same time, polling shows more than two-thirds of Americans support the president's proposals — including a majority of gun owners.Will Reynolds owns Leadfeather Guns and Archery. He had several tables in the middle of the exhibition hall, with an array of expensive-looking handguns. He goes through some of his inventory."We primarily just specialize in firearms. We love Sig Sauer, we carry a lot of those," Reynolds says. "We have the FNX Tactical, Smith How Obama's Proposals Are Playing Out At Gun Showshttp://wkms.org/post/how-obamas-proposals-are-playing-out-gun-shows
57008 as http://wkms.orgSun, 10 Jan 2016 13:03:00 +0000How Obama's Proposals Are Playing Out At Gun ShowsJacob RyanOn Black Friday, Kentuckians headed to stores to purchase the typical tablets, televisions and toys. But for some, firearms were the hot item. On that single day, more than 13,000 firearm background checks were processed in Kentucky, according to data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. That’s just a small sample of the number of background checks conducted for the purpose of selling firearms in the state. Kentucky Leads U.S. in Firearm Background Checkshttp://wkms.org/post/kentucky-leads-us-firearm-background-checks
55620 as http://wkms.orgFri, 04 Dec 2015 16:05:52 +0000Kentucky Leads U.S. in Firearm Background ChecksParker FranklinLast week’s mass shooting at an Oregon community college has once again brought the topic of gun control to the forefront of U.S. politics. Oregon, like most states in our region, has relatively lax laws and doesn’t mandate background checks on private gun sales. Comparing Gun Laws Across Our Regionhttp://wkms.org/post/comparing-gun-laws-across-our-region
53248 as http://wkms.orgThu, 08 Oct 2015 16:35:22 +0000Comparing Gun Laws Across Our RegionRyland BartonThe fatal on-air shooting of two television journalists in Virginia on Wednesday was a common topic of conversation among Kentucky political leaders the next morning. Kentucky Politicians Weigh In On Gun Control After Virginia Shootinghttp://wkms.org/post/kentucky-politicians-weigh-gun-control-after-virginia-shooting
51625 as http://wkms.orgThu, 27 Aug 2015 20:38:58 +0000Kentucky Politicians Weigh In On Gun Control After Virginia ShootingBlake FarmerIt's an hour before suppertime, and the line outside Lone Oak First Baptist Church in Paducah, Ky., is wrapped around the building. The people are waiting for more than a Bible sermon; there's a raffle tonight. Twenty-five guns are up for grabs.There's nothing new about gun raffles in Kentucky, even at a church. Last year, there were 50 events like this one in the state. The Kentucky Baptist Convention says it's a surefire way to get new people through church doors.Sunday school teacher David Keele says everyone he knows has a gun. The church giveaways, he says, are a rallying point."We're doing two things here. One, we're going to talk about the Second Amendment to bear arms. But that isn't the primary thing," Keele says. "The primary thing is who Jesus is."Inside during the steak dinner, the church band ditched the hymnal for the evening and played "Mustang Sally" instead. These are not worship services. They're meant to be unintimidating to nonbelievers, although it turns out mostKentucky Southern Baptists Draw Crowds With Gun Giveawayshttp://wkms.org/post/kentucky-southern-baptists-draw-crowds-gun-giveaways
39157 as http://wkms.orgMon, 10 Mar 2014 14:56:12 +0000Kentucky Southern Baptists Draw Crowds With Gun GiveawaysJonathan Meador A Kentucky lawmaker accidentally discharged her firearm in her Capitol office. Democratic Rep. Leslie Combs says in a statement that she accidentally fired her 380 Ruger semi-automatic pistol while attempting to unload it today. Lawmaker Accidentally Discharges Gun in Capitol Office: No One Injuredhttp://wkms.org/post/lawmaker-accidentally-discharges-gun-capitol-office-no-one-injured
37895 as http://wkms.orgWed, 08 Jan 2014 22:25:59 +0000Lawmaker Accidentally Discharges Gun in Capitol Office: No One InjuredThe Associated Press Illinois State Police has posted on its website a list of approved concealed carry firearms training curricula. The list has all skills required by the Illinois Firearm Concealed Carry Act. It includes firearm safety; basic principles of marksmanship; care, cleaning, loading and unloading of a concealable firearm and transportation of a firearm. IL State Police OK's Concealed-Carry Training http://wkms.org/post/il-state-police-oks-concealed-carry-training
35346 as http://wkms.orgTue, 01 Oct 2013 12:31:13 +0000IL State Police OK's Concealed-Carry Training John Null An Illinois state senator wants to add churches to the list of places where concealed guns wouldn't be allowed in new state law. Park Ridge Democrat Dan Kotowski said he doesn't agree with a provision in the state's new concealed-carry law that allows guns in churches, temples or mosques. He filed an amendment to the law Monday and said he'll push for its approval. Ill. Senator Wants Handguns Banned from Churcheshttp://wkms.org/post/ill-senator-wants-handguns-banned-churches
33091 as http://wkms.orgMon, 15 Jul 2013 20:41:36 +0000Ill. Senator Wants Handguns Banned from ChurchesDan Conti (KPR)U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell says a gun control proposal from New York Democrat Charles Schumer takes the wrong approach. The Kentucky Republican says Schumer wants to make it a federal crime, punishable by up to five years in prison, for a person not to report a lost or stolen gun within 24 hours. McConnell calls Schumer’s bill a “clear overreach” that will punish law-abiding friends, neighbors and families. McConnell on proposed gun control billhttp://wkms.org/post/mcconnell-proposed-gun-control-bill
30501 as http://wkms.orgFri, 12 Apr 2013 16:19:02 +0000McConnell on proposed gun control billBlake Farmer (Nashville Public Radio) The Tennessee Firearms Association is again looking for a fight. The organization is unhappy with Republicans who passed a more restrictive guns-in-trunks bill than the TFA would have liked. TFA: TN GOP ‘Will Pay’ for Passing Restricted Guns-in-Trunks Lawhttp://wkms.org/post/tfa-tn-gop-will-pay-passing-restricted-guns-trunks-law
28874 as http://wkms.orgTue, 05 Mar 2013 13:18:18 +0000TFA: TN GOP ‘Will Pay’ for Passing Restricted Guns-in-Trunks LawStu Johnson (KPR) The Kentucky Senate is expected to vote on legislation focused on blocking any new federal gun control measures. The measure is sponsored by Madison County Senator Jared Carpenter.KY Gun Bill goes to the Senate Floorhttp://wkms.org/post/ky-gun-bill-goes-senate-floor
28433 as http://wkms.orgFri, 22 Feb 2013 18:55:31 +0000KY Gun Bill goes to the Senate FloorChad LampeClick here to download the Mp3. Today on Sounds Good, we welcomed a panel of local representatives to speak about the issue of gun control from their respective areas of expertise. Our guests were Llena Chavis, licensed clinical social worker and a faculty member in Murray State's Department of Social Work; Dave Howe, Murray Police Department's Crime Prevention Sergeant; and Tracy McKinney, co-owner of First Choice Firearms in Murray. State Representative Mary Lou Marzian of Louisville was initially on the panel, but had to cancel to due to scheduling conflicts. Thank you to everyone who wrote to us or called in with questions. Gun Control Forum - Full Discussion Onlinehttp://wkms.org/post/gun-control-forum-full-discussion-online
28430 as http://wkms.orgFri, 22 Feb 2013 18:34:30 +0000Gun Control Forum - Full Discussion OnlineChad LampeJoin us for a special one hour Sounds Good forum on Gun Control, with host Chad Lampe. The Friday morning panel discussion airs from 11:00 to 12:00 and includes four stake-holders in the current gun control debate, along with your questions. When: Friday, February 22 at 11 a.m. Who: Gun Control Forum on Sounds Good Fridayhttp://wkms.org/post/gun-control-forum-sounds-good-friday
28311 as http://wkms.orgWed, 20 Feb 2013 20:16:57 +0000Gun Control Forum on Sounds Good FridayBlake Farmer (Nashville Public Radio)A key legislative committee has put off a bill taking aim at federal gun laws. The measure would make it a crime for officers to enforce any national gun restrictions in Tennessee, but there are constitutional questions. Sen. Mae Beavers of Mt. Juliet says the way she sees it, states have a choice about whether federal laws infringe on the right to bear arms. She argued her point before the Senate Judiciary Committee, which she chaired just last year.Challenges to Federal Gun Laws Could Find Tough Time in Key Committeehttp://wkms.org/post/challenges-federal-gun-laws-could-find-tough-time-key-committee
28304 as http://wkms.orgWed, 20 Feb 2013 19:06:59 +0000Challenges to Federal Gun Laws Could Find Tough Time in Key CommitteeKenny Colston (KPR) Hoping to reduce gun violence in Kentucky, a group of Democratic lawmakers have filed a bill that would allow Kentucky State Police to set regulations banning certain firearms or high-capacity magazines. The bill, which state Sen. Kathy Stein plans to file in the Senate on Thursday, would also allow cities and colleges to ban guns and would require private background checks for every gun sale in Kentucky.Democratic Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Reduce Gun Violence in Kentuckyhttp://wkms.org/post/democratic-lawmakers-introduce-bill-reduce-gun-violence-kentucky
27781 as http://wkms.orgThu, 07 Feb 2013 20:33:59 +0000Democratic Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Reduce Gun Violence in KentuckyJohn Walker A rally against stricter gun control measures at the Kentucky Capitol on Saturday drew hundreds of participants, many of them displaying firearms. Gun Rights Activists Hold Rally In Frankforthttp://wkms.org/post/gun-rights-activists-hold-rally-frankfort
27006 as http://wkms.orgMon, 21 Jan 2013 13:05:50 +0000Gun Rights Activists Hold Rally In Frankfort